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Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix 3/4 cup mango nectar 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons grated lime peel 3 egg whites 1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting 2 to 3 medium mangoes, seeds removed, peeled and finely chopped (about 2 cups) 1/2 cup shredded coconut Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Generously spray bottoms and sides of two 9-inch round cake pans with baking spray with flour....

Ingredients 1 package (1.1 oz) mesquite marinade mix for the grill 2/3 cup water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (1/2 inch thick) 1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices Preparation In large shallow dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix marinade mix, water and oil. Add pork chops and onion; turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate 30 minutes to marinate. Heat gas or charcoal grill....

Ingredients 6 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 3 large yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 6 baguette slices (1 inch thick) 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese Preparation In a medium Dutch oven or heavy pot, cook bacon over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot (reserve for another use). Add onions, and reduce heat to medium....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 7 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 pounds total) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 medium yellow onion, diced medium 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups heavy cream 1 pound pappardelle Preparation In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until it releases its juices and is almost cooked through, about 7 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup shredded carrots (about 1 1/2 medium) 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 3 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced crosswise, white and green parts separated 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans 1 cup water Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Heat oil over medium-high. Add bacon, and cook, stirring often, until golden brown and almost crisp, about 3 minutes. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Add pinto beans and water, and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh rosemary 4 small acorn squashes (1 pound each), cut into 2-inch-thick wedges and seeded Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Mix oil, sugar, and rosemary in a small bowl. Arrange squash wedges in a single layer, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Rub rosemary-sugar mixture onto squash wedges, and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening 1 medium onion, peeled, cut into eighths 1 carrot, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 celery stalk, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 bay leaves Two 1/4-inch-thick slices lemon 1 jalapeno pepper, cut in half lengthwise 6 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black peppercorns Shells from 2 pounds of shrimp Preparation Melt shortening in a stockpot over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 bag (3.5 oz) microwave popcorn (any variety) 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme Small colorful candies, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Microwave bag of microwave popcorn as directed on bag; remove and discard unpopped kernels. Empty jar of marshmallow creme into medium microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted. Shake popcorn into marshmallow creme, being careful not to add unpopped kernels....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds bittersweet chocolate, chopped, divided in portions Preparation Place 1/2 pound chocolate in a metal bowl. Bring a saucepan with 2 inches of water to a simmer, and then turn off heat. Set bowl with chocolate over saucepan, and let melt, stirring gently with a rubber spatula until chocolate registers 118 degrees on a candy thermometer. (Watch the chocolate carefully, as heating and cooling times can vary.) Remove bowl from saucepan....

Ingredients Vegetable oil cooking spray 1/2 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup chocolate-flavored liqueur, such as Godiva 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 12 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped 1/2 cup coarsely chopped peppermint candies or candy canes 8 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped 2 cups heavy cream 3 large egg yolks, room temperature 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup coarsely chopped peppermint candies or candy canes Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 2 eggs 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 cups buttermilk 2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (4 medium) 1/4 cup granulated or packed brown sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted, if desired 3 medium bananas, sliced 1 quart strawberries, cut in half (3 cups) Maple-flavored syrup Sweetened whipped cream, if desired Ground nutmeg, if desired...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeno chile, minced Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 pound ground beef 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas Optional Toppings: cilantro, iceberg lettuce, diced jalapenos, pickled jalapenos, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream Pico de Gallo, optional Guacamole, optional Preparation Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 cup Bisquick™ Heart Smart™ Pancake & Baking Mix 2/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk 2 tablespoons fat-free egg product or 1 egg white 3/4 cup Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic blueberries, thawed, drained Preparation Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat or to 375°F; grease with vegetable oil or shortening. In medium bowl, stir all ingredients except blueberries until blended. Gently stir in blueberries. Pour batter by slightly less than 1/4 cupfuls into heart shapes onto hot griddle....

Ingredients 1 cup part-skim ricotta 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 cup light-brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 4 ripe, firm bananas, peeled Preparation Preheat broiler, with rack 6 inches from heat source. Mix ricotta and nutmeg in a small bowl. Mix sugars, salt, and vanilla in a small bowl. Cut bananas diagonally 1/4 inch thick, keeping slices in order as you cut....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (6 oz) 4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped English (seedless) cucumber 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup) 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed 1/3 cup crumbled tomato-basil feta cheese Preparation Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and oil....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 4 boneless pork loin chops, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick (1 lb) Preparation Heat closed contact grill for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all seasoning ingredients. Brush mixture evenly on both sides of each pork chop. When grill is heated, place pork chops on bottom grill surface....

Ingredients Ice cubes or crushed ice 3/4 cup Bacon Infused Vodka (6 oz) 1 tablespoon brine (from jar of olives) 2 teaspoons dry vermouth 3 pimiento-stuffed green olives Preparation In martini shaker with ice, shake vodka, olive juice and vermouth until blended. Pour into chilled martini glass, straining out ice. Garnish with olives threaded on cocktail pick or toothpick. Related Video

Ingredients Water 1 large egg Preparation In a medium-size saucepan, bring 3 inches water to a boil. Add egg, cover, and remove pan from heat. Let stand 5 to 6 minutes. To serve, crack one end of egg and peel off some shell, then scoop out egg with a spoon. Related Video

Ingredients 3 ounces feta, crumbled (1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 4 skin-on salmon fillets (1 1/2 pounds total) Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 cucumbers (14 ounces total), cut into 1/2-inch slices Preparation In a small bowl, stir together feta, lemon juice, dill, and 2 tablespoons oil. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high....